Standard businesses, whether they sell goods, manufacture them, or provide important services, need to have a BOP, or Business Owners Plan that includes property insurance, liability, and other necessities. That’s normal protocol for anyone with a traditional business. But, what about those who run independent businesses, like selling wholesale goods on Amazon or crafts on […]
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High-Value Holiday Gifts Deserve High-Value Protection
The holiday season is filled with gift giving of all kinds, particularly gifts of the pricey variety. Jewelry, video game platforms, art, and vehicles are all high-value gifts that need to have the insurance policies to protect them. Remember, you need the right type of protections for your shiny baubles, collectibles, and other expensive items. […]
Why Q4 Is a Great Time for a Business Insurance Check-Up
The end of the calendar year is a time for reflection, which includes looking back on your business over the several past months. While you’re examining your sales margins and profits, it’s also time to take a look at your insurance policies. Since most of them renew in January, which will be here before you […]
How to Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling for the Holidays
It’s extremely common for people to travel over the winter holidays. With school out of session, it’s the perfect time to head to that ski resort, a grandparent’s house, or other fun-filled destination. However, it’s not always pure fun and games. While you and your loved ones are away from home for a week or […]
Essential Insurance for Dumpster & Container Rental Companies
Protect your crews, your trucks, and every container you put on the ground. Running a dumpster or container rental operation means juggling tight schedules, heavy equipment, busy job sites, and a lot of responsibility. One mishap, on the road, on a driveway, or at a transfer station, can derail a job and hit your bottom […]
Fire Prevention Week: Is Your Homeowners Policy Ready for a Fire Claim?
As National Fire Prevention Week approaches, it’s important to not only know how to keep fire from destroying your home but also how to protect yourself financially if it does. According to FEMA, cooking is the number one cause of house fires, but electrical malfunctions aren’t too far behind. Understanding what causes these disasters is […]
Could Your Business Survive a Cyberattack?
By Eddie Clark, CEO of Solve iT It’s 7:45 AM, and you’re scanning your inbox, replying to a client. You click to attach a file—except the documents aren’t in English. They look like gibberish. You refresh. Same thing. You call IT, but no one picks up. You walk the hall and hear concerned voices. Someone […]
Are You Underinsured? Why Many Small Businesses Don’t Have Enough Coverage
When you purchase insurance for your business, there are two numbers that you need to pay attention to. One is your premium, which is how much you’ll pay monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. The other is your coverage. This amount lists how much insurance you have, should you need it. Insurance companies tend to set these […]
Fireworks and Homeowners Insurance: What’s Covered and What’s Not
Summertime includes a number of holidays, from Memorial Day, to the 4th of July, and all the way up to Labor Day, which are typically celebrated with fireworks demonstrations. While most cities have huge professionally prepared fireworks displays, some people prefer to host a family barbecue followed by a fireworks show of their own. The […]
Why an Umbrella Insurance Policy Might Be the Best Investment You Make This Year
When it comes to insurance policies, there are few that are as useful as umbrella insurance policies. After all, what happens when your standard business insurance, liability insurance, and other policies aren’t large enough to cover the unexpected damage or handle all of the repairs needed? You or your business could end up paying for […]
How Inflation Is Impacting Commercial Property Insurance Costs
Your company’s building is likely the most important (and expensive) part of your business. Whether you run an accounting firm or a manufacturing center, you need your office, warehouse, or machining space. Without it, your company can’t function efficiently. Think about it: without this space, where would your employees work? The crucial importance of your […]
Why Spring Is the Perfect Time for a Business Insurance Risk Assessment
Your business is more than just a means to support your family. It’s also your livelihood, your calling, and possibly one of the main things that keeps you going. For these reasons, you need to ensure that there’s a plan in place for any risks that your company may face. Updating your risk assessment every […]